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Bladder Cancer |
Organizations that provide information & support related to Bladder Cancer:
American Cancer Society: 1-800-464-3102 The American Cancer Society resource center includes comprehensive information about all different types of cancer, including the latest treatment options. ACS offers a number of patient assistance and support programs.
ASCO, the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (the world’s leading organization of medical professionals who treat people with cancer). Their “Cancer.Net” website is an accurate, reliable, and oncologist-approved source of information on more than fifty types of cancer:
Cancer Care, Inc.: 1-800-813-4673 Click on their “Cancer Types” link for bladder cancer and you will obtain a wealth of information about bladder cancer, stages, treatments, side effects, clinical trials, and support services, including links to many relevant websites. They also provide free counseling services via their toll-free helpline, staffed by professional oncology social workers.
National Cancer Institute: 1-800-4-CANCER An excellent resource for up-to-date, accurate information about cancer, current treatment recommendations, clinical trials, and support services.
OncoLink’s Introduction to Bladder Cancer: Oncolink offers information on incidence and risk factors, staging, treatment options and more.
The Urology Institute—Q & A about Bladder Cancer: . Answers to commonly asked questions about bladder cancer.
Recommended Reading:
The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer by Mark P. Schoenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. and the Faculty and Staff of the Johns Hopkins Genitourinary Oncology Group. Easy to read guide for patients and family: symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, by the director of urologic oncology at Johns Hopkins, one of the top institutes for uro/oncology in the U.S. If you cannot obtain at a local bookstore, you can order the book online through the Johns Hopkins University Press .
A Guide to Bladder Cancer, Urostomy and Impotence by Roni Olsen, Highline Editions, Littleton, CO. A patient advocate and volunteer for the United Ostomy Association, Roni Olsen has written a very helpful guide based on her husband’s experience and their own extensive research. Valuable insights, tips and information from someone who has been there.
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